Photos: Sidney Crosby fulfills young Pens fan's dream

Eight-year-old Matthew Jacko says he wants all kids to smile. On Thursday, it was his turn.

PHOTO: Kelly Brennan

Eighteen months after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, there he was in the Penguins locker room talking to his favorite player, captain Sidney Crosby.

PHOTO: Kelly Brennan

Wearing a Crosby T-shirt and accompanied by his parents, Matthew and his family toured the locker room and got to take in practice at Consol Energy Center. The night before, they watched as the team's guests as the Penguins defeated the Bruins 3-2.

PHOTO: Kelly Brennan

As a special guest at Consol Energy Center in October, Matthew Jacko met his favorite hockey player, Sidney Crosby, in the Penguins' locker room.

Eight-year-old Matthew Jacko says he wants all kids to smile. On Thursday, it was his turn.

PHOTO: Kelly Brennan

Eighteen months after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, there he was in the Penguins locker room talking to his favorite player, captain Sidney Crosby.

PHOTO: Kelly Brennan

Wearing a Crosby T-shirt and accompanied by his parents, Matthew and his family toured the locker room and got to take in practice at Consol Energy Center. The night before, they watched as the team's guests as the Penguins defeated the Bruins 3-2.

PHOTO: Kelly Brennan

As a special guest at Consol Energy Center in October, Matthew Jacko met his favorite hockey player, Sidney Crosby, in the Penguins' locker room.